Calle Major in Villava, Navarre province, Spain by Ton Van Zeijl

About "Calle Major in Villava, Navarre province, Spain"

by Ton Van Zeijl

About the artwork

Walking along the paths of the Camino Francés to Santiago de Compostela
In spring 2024 (April - May), I made an unforgettable pilgrimage from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in south-west France, through the breathtaking Pyrenees, to historic Santiago de Compostela. This classic route of about 1,000 kilometres takes you through the Spanish countryside, past beautiful vistas, charming villages and impressive cities.

The Camino Francés is known as the pilgrimage route through Spain, loved for its friendly atmosphere, abundance of accommodation and delicious food. What makes this route extra special is the diversity of landscapes and the many historical sites. My journey began in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, where I walked through the Pyrenees to Roncesvalles, my first stop at a beautiful monastery.

From there, I walked via well-known places such as Pamplona, Burgos and León to my final destination: Santiago de Compostela.

During my journey, the many unusual facades and doors I encountered along the way caught my eye. These were often decorated with inspirational texts, artistic paintings, historic gable stones and beautiful ironwork. Although some of the doors were dilapidated, they still exuded a unique beauty.

My photo series of an inspiring journey
I took a photo series of these impressive doors, some of which now hang on my wall as a reminder of this inspiring trip. These photos're also available in my shop at Werk aan de Muur. Feel free to look around and discover which photo could enrich your interior. Who knows, maybe a piece of Camino will soon be hanging on your wall!